A couple of weeks ago, we hosted an evening "virtual conversation" event with some of our Chicago area families who have students starting at WMU in the fall. The topic, "Transition without Tears or Fears" focused on questions and concerns regarding the family/student transition from high school to college. Parents and family members accessed the conversation from the comfort of their own homes via their computers and/or telephones.

We received very positive positive feedback from our participants about the conversation and would like to offer this opportunity more widely to families of incoming students and families of current students. The purpose of this short survey is to inquire about your interest in future conversations and what topics you would like to discuss.

1.

Which of the following topics would encourage you to participate in a virtual conversation? Select all that apply.

To gain general information about the transition from high school to college

To gain general information about the transition from high school to college

To get specific questions answered

To get specific questions answered

To network with other families in my area

To network with other families in my area

To help ease my apprehensions about the upcoming transition

To help ease my apprehensions about the upcoming transition

To learn more about WMU's resources and services

To learn more about WMU's resources and services

Other

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2.

Are the above topics relevant to your family's situation?

Very relevant

Very relevant

Somewhat relevant

Somewhat relevant

Neutral

Neutral

Somewhat irrelevant

Somewhat irrelevant

Very irrelevant

Very irrelevant

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3.

How likely is it that you would participate in a virtual conversation?

Very likely

Very likely

Somewhat likely

Somewhat likely

Neutral

Neutral

Somewhat unlikely

Somewhat unlikely

Very unlikely

Very unlikely

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4.

How interested are you in the following topics intended to help with college student support?